Election Statement
Resources
NDI Poll: Opportunities and Challenges Facing Ukraine’s Democratic Transition - December 2019
The National Democratic Institute (NDI) has released its latest wave of national survey results in Ukraine. The most recent round of research, completed in December 2019, shows an optimistic and hopeful Ukraine with citizens expressing a clear desire to engage in politics. Across the country, and in every demographic group, Ukrainians continue to be united in the importance of Ukraine becoming a fully functioning democracy, with 81 percent of respondents sharing that view.
NDI Poll: Opportunities and Challenges Facing Ukraine’s Democratic Transition - September 2019
NDI’s latest nationwide survey, completed in September 2019 following July parliamentary elections, shows that optimism and expectations, already high in May, have continued to rise. This trend continues to define the post-election environment. The biggest changes in attitudes have taken place in the west of the country, which is now the most optimistic region.
NDI Poll: Opportunities and Challenges Facing Ukraine’s Democratic Transition
NDI’s latest nationwide survey, completed in May 2019, following the second round of the presidential election, shows a dramatic increase in optimism and high expectations for the newly elected president as well as the country as a whole. The assessment of the presidential election far exceeded expectations with overwhelming majority of respondents (88 percent) assessing the process positively. In addition, support for EU and NATO has grown nationally and in every region of the country.
Statement of the National Democratic Institute and European Parliament Pre-Election Delegation to Ukraine
This statement is offered by a joint international delegation organized by the National Democratic Institute (NDI) and the European Parliament.
Opportunities and Challenges facing Ukraine’s Democratic Transition
NDI Ukraine’s July 2018 public opinion survey showed overwhelming and stable support for a fully functioning democracy (83 percent). The demand remains strong across all regions of Ukraine with equal justice for all and free and fair elections being the most important characteristics of democracy for Ukrainian citizens.
